openssl@1.1 ☆
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Description:
Cryptography and SSL/TLS Toolkit
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Oct 8, 2024
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: cryptography tls security networking library
Install: brew install openssl@1.1
About:
OpenSSL is a robust, full-featured open-source toolkit implementing the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols. It provides a comprehensive set of cryptographic libraries for functions like encryption, decryption, digital signatures, and certificate management, forming a foundational component for secure network communication and data protection in countless applications.
Key Features:
  • Implements SSL/TLS protocols for secure network communication
  • Provides a comprehensive cryptography library (symmetric/asymmetric ciphers, hash functions)
  • Handles X.509 certificate management and PKI operations
  • Offers command-line tools for cryptographic tasks and testing
Use Cases:
  • Securing web servers (e.g., Apache, Nginx) with HTTPS
  • Building applications that require encryption, digital signatures, or certificate validation
  • Creating and managing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) components
Alternatives:
  • LibreSSL – OpenBSD fork focused on security and code cleanup, API compatible for many uses
  • BoringSSL – Google's fork, prioritizes meeting Google's specific internal needs
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Oct 8, 2024 1:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8f4ebbe0
Sep 14, 2024 9:29pm 0 VERSION_BUMP df0c4994
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